Norway

King Harald's sick leave is extended until March

King Harald of Norway`s sick leave is extended until March, the Norwegian Royal Court has announced. The king is still in recovery after the operation for a torn tendon above the knee two weeks ago. The Royal Court has stated that the doctors recommend further rehabilitation before the king resumes his constitutional duties. His sick leave is therefore extended until and including Sunday 14…
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Spain

Spain's Royal Household moves quickly to dismiss reports King Juan Carlos is seriously ill

Reports that King Juan Carlos of Spain had suffered a deterioration in his health have been put aside. The Spanish Royal Household has told the press that speculation that the former monarch is gravely ill have ”no basis.” As the reports circulated on the morning of February 15th 2021, Carlos Herrera, one of Spain’s best known journalists, says he spoke to the former monarch…
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Luxembourg

Royal Wedding Rewind: Guests at Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa's wedding

When Prince Henri of Luxembourg married Cuban-born Maria Teresa Mestre y Batista on 14 February 1981, they were surrounded by over 700 guests at Notre Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg. Royals from all over Europe travelled to the tiny grand duchy for the royal wedding. From the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, the proud parents, Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte were in…
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The royal wedding tiara that's the sparkling star of Luxembourg's dazzling diamonds

Today, let’s look at some of the best diamonds in the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family vaults. Belgian Scroll Tiara [getty src=”158112176″ width=”483″ height=”594″ tld=”ca”] Presented to Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium in 1953 upon her marriage to Hereditary Grand Duke Jean, this intricate diamond tiara features a whopping 854…
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